University of North Texas 
First Flight Week Frequently Asked Questions
First Flight 2024 begins Sunday, August 11, 2024 and goes through Sunday, August 18, 2024. Students will be in required sessions Monday, August 12, 2024 through Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Students will have flexibility throughout the week to build their own schedule to meet their First Flight Expectations and explore their interests. Please refer to the First Flight 2024 Schedule at a Glance for more details.
Yes, First Flight is a required program for all new freshmen as it is an integral part to the university transition process. First Flight is UNT's official welcome week program. Attendance will be taken at all First Flight events throughout the week.
First Flight Leaders will take attendance for the students in their group at all of their required sessions (Small Group Meetings, Our Community, and Convocation).
For Special Interest Sessions, College Day, and First Flight Programs students will check in to each program during the scheduled time.
For online programs, students should complete all of the activities (knowledge check quiz , reflection, etc.) in the module and their attendance will be automatically recorded in the Canvas gradebook.
If you will be absent or miss a program, that is okay. First Flight is unlike New Student Orientation in that you get to make your own schedule for the week. There are things we are asking you to do, but for the most part you can choose when you complete them. Please visit with your First Flight Leader or RA if you have questions about your attendance.
We understand that some students may have conflicts during First Flight and may wish to be excused from some or all programming. On occasion, Orientation and Transition Programs may grant exemptions to students who demonstrate conflicts that are deemed sufficient to warrant an exemption. You will receive a response from an Orientation and Transition Programs staff member before First Flight Week begins on if your exemption was approved.
Examples of potentially warranted exemptions include, but are not limited to, medical need, dependent child care, severe illness, unexpected family emergencies, or active military duty.
Students who do not meet their First Flight Program expectations will be added to the First Year Passport program during the first six weeks of the fall semester.
Please visit housing.unt.edu for complete details on the residence hall move-in process.
Freshman students should select a move-in date/time between Friday, August 9 - Sunday, August 11, 2024. Arriving later than Sunday will make you late for First Flight activities.
Students living on-campus can start using their meal-plan during First Flight Week. Visit dining.unt.edu for more information about meal plans. Commuter students can request a meal ticket each day they are in required sessions (Monday -Wednesday only) from their First Flight Leader.
Students are expected to use their fall parking permit during First Flight Week. If you are a commuter student driving to campus each day, you will park in the parking lot corresponding to your permit.
Students can purchase parking permits through UNT Transportation Services through the online parking portal.